Honorable mention

Local high school student-athletes who stood out in their respective sports last week.

Football

► Deon Brock, Commerce - Brock rushed for 230 yards and four touchdowns Friday as the Tigers recorded a 29-19 victory over Landmark Christian in the first round of the Class A state playoffs.

► Jon Lee, Apalachee - Lee rushed 16 times for 148 yards and two touchdowns, including one score in overtime, as the Wildcats defeated Starr's Mill 27-24 in double overtime Friday to advance to the second round of the Class AAAA state playoffs.

► Martay Mattox, Clarke Central - Mattox rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns and completed 7 of 12 passes for 111 yards Friday as the Gladiators defeated Mays in the first round of the Class AAAA state playoffs.

► Timmy McPhillips, Athens Academy - McPhillips rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown in the Spartans' 23-18 loss to Eagle's Landing Christian Academy in the first round of the Class A state playoffs.

► Darius Minor, Jefferson - Minor returned a punt 68 yards for a touchdown and also ran 22 yards for another score Friday as the Dragons defeated Heard County 21-13 to advance to the second round of the Class AA state playoffs. Minor rushed 12 times for 65 yards and completed 6 of 10 passes for 81 yards.

► Brandon Whitlock, Marcus Alford, North Oconee - Whitlock rushed for 255 yards and three touchdowns and Alford added 86 ground yards and two more scores Friday as the Titans beat Lamar County 34-14 in the first round of the Class AA state playoffs.